. The successful stockman and manual of husbandry . Livestock; Veterinary medicine. MANAGBMSNT AND CARS. 35 holds the tongue, places his thumb round the lower jaw, and with his fingers causes the horse to open his mouth whilst the draught is poured out of the horn or bottle with the right ; General Advice. An owner of stock should keep on hand some of the more common, and useful drugs so as to be ready for emergencies. He should also be provided with a few of the most useful surgical instru- ments. Do not waft till some animal is sick before studying the symp- toms of the various dis
. The successful stockman and manual of husbandry . Livestock; Veterinary medicine. MANAGBMSNT AND CARS. 35 holds the tongue, places his thumb round the lower jaw, and with his fingers causes the horse to open his mouth whilst the draught is poured out of the horn or bottle with the right ; General Advice. An owner of stock should keep on hand some of the more common, and useful drugs so as to be ready for emergencies. He should also be provided with a few of the most useful surgical instru- ments. Do not waft till some animal is sick before studying the symp- toms of the various diseases. As soon as you learn that an animal in tne neighborhood is sick, go and look at it. It is not necessary for you to offer any advice in the matter, but by observation and reading you will soon be able to determine the disease as soon as seen. If you know the disease for a certainty and also the remedy, there is no reason why "ithcareful nursing you cannot cure it, if capable of being cured, as well as any one. A veterinarian has to study and observe for three years before he is considered capable to recognize all the various dis- eases; so do not be discouraged, if you have to spend some time before you feel sure as to the trouble. Each effort will make you more confi- dent and proficient. Study the pulse of the various anima!,s and count the respirations. Remember it is only by careful study that you can Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Gardenier, Andrew A. Springfield, Mass. : King-Richardson Co.
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